Levo Gen 3 Stripping the Alloy Frame to Raw.

davosaurusrex

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Apr 21, 2018
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Looks great, I like the silver outline graphics. Not sure I'd have done it on a new frame and knacked the warranty though

I did my Vitus recently although didn't go to the same level of polishing effort on my 5 year old frame, pleased with how it turned out with a scotchbrite pad finish. Went for bit of gold ano

 

Dave_B

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Aug 29, 2020
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The warranty thing is quite interesting.

When I dropped my frame off for dipping in the hot acid, I had not removed the serial number stickers underneath the top tube.

When I got the frame back, these stickers had not been completely removed. They peeled off easily by hand but left square patches of the original paint. I had to scrape this off with a knife.

Also, I pulled out a piece of bubble wrap that I had put in the frame to quiet any potential hose rattles.

So considering soft plastic and labels remained untouched by the acid dipping, I struggle to see how the process can damage the alloy frame.

I’ve ordered the chrome letter outline decals, think they look awesome. Will leave the black head tube S decal and use the chrome letter decals on the down tube.
 

Bomble

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Nov 11, 2018
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Depends on the acid used. Some won’t touch plastics etc but are very corrosive to metals.
Bike looks awesome by the way👍
 

Neverbeentomoab

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Jun 17, 2019
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The chrome outline decals looked awesome. Post some pics once they’re fitted please. I’m tempted to strip my 2019 levo that I’ve just replaced with a new sage green levo alloy comp. How much did the chemical dip cost?
 

Dave_B

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Aug 29, 2020
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It’s finished.

Foil Decals and super bling coloured brakes.

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Dave_B

E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Aug 29, 2020
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No frame protection.

I was considering offering the stripping/polishing / rebuild as a service……….
 

Dave_B

E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Aug 29, 2020
1,467
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Newquay
In the 80’s I had a rally Burner that I stripped from gold to alloy. Ended up looking like a skyline. I put white mags on it and skyline decals 😂😇
 

spicker

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May 2, 2022
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Newfoundland, Canada
I have a green one as well and while I do like the colour, the paint seems soft and chips rather easily. I'll wait and see what it looks like at the end of this year.
 

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